https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/china-electric-cars-uk-roads-3s69qg6g0
By Fiona Hamilton – Chief Reporter
Beijing could gridlock Britain’s roads by remotely stopping electric vehicles made in China, posing a “major security threat”, MPs have been warned.
Electric vehicles can potentially be controlled, adjusted and ultimately even stopped, a vulnerability that could be exploited by China if its relationship with the UK badly deteriorated, an economic security review was told.
Beijing, which has ambitious plans to expand sales of Chinese-made cars in Europe, could also use the cars to steal sensitive data from motorists.
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